Otto Hahn
Chemist

Otto Hahn Net Worth

Otto Hahn was a pioneering scientist in the fields of radioactivity and radiochemistry, and is widely regarded as the 'Father of Nuclear Chemistry'. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on March 8, 1879, Hahn was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1944 for his discovery of nuclear fission. His work revolutionized the field of nuclear chemistry and laid the groundwork for further research in the area.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 8, 1879
Birth Place Frankfurt, Germany
Age 140 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 28, 1968 (age 89)
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💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Pioneer in radioactivity and radiochemistry, who is known as the 'Father of of nuclear chemistry.' He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1944 for the discovery of nuclear fission.

Before Fame

The only break in his intense study of chemistry was for a mandatory year of military Service.

Trivia

He was awarded the Gold Medal of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences by Pope John XXIII in 1961.

Family Life

Born to parents Heinrich Hahn, a glazier and Entrepreneur, and Charlotte Hahn, he had 4 older brothers: Karl, Heiner, Julius, and Otto.

Associated With

He joined Albert Einstein as one of the most important German-born Scientists of the 20th century.

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